REVISION FOR PC2

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Stop & Check 1 (Units 1 and 3)
I. Use the words in brackets to form one word that fits in the gap:
The supermarket chain Tesco, which is being targeted by critics who dislike its rapid (1)___________ (expand), could double the number of local express stores over the next decade if current (2)___________ (consume) continues. A spokesman for the (3)___________ (prosper) chain believes that an ageing population, busier lifestyles and a (4)___________ (drama) rise in the number of single (5)___________ (consume) are (6)___________ (steady) boosting demand for convenience shopping.
(Adapted from: news.independent.co.uk/business/news)

II. Rewrite the sentences starting with the word(s) given:
1. There was a substantial rise in book sales last month.
Book sales __________________________________________________________.
2. Profits have decreased slightly this year .
There ______________________________________________________________.
3. I have no doubt whatsoever about the procedures.
The procedures are ___________________________________________________.

III. Rewrite the sentences using the words in capitals.
1. Shakespeare’s plays and poems are equally good. JUST
___________________________________________________________________ .
2. House prices are becoming stable. OFF
___________________________________________________________________.
3. This road has thousands of fatalities every year. INJURED
___________________________________________________________________.

IV. Complete the sentences with the verb in brackets, and a reduced infinitive:
1. He apologises for offending you, and says that he really ______________________. (mean).
2. She isn’t famous yet, but she _________________________ in the future. (hope)
3. I think she should emigrate if she really_________________________. (want)

V. Complete the sentences with an auxiliary or modal verb, positive or negative:
1. I hope John gets here soon. If he ____________, we’ll have to go without him.
2. I thought I’d read the book before but I ____________, so I quite enjoyed it.
3. A: We’re thinking of going to Spain for our holiday.
B: You ____________. It’s a beautiful country.
VI. Circle the correct adverb to complete the sentences:
1. I was sorely/ highly/ eagerly tempted to say exactly what I thought of his offer.
2. To achieve good results companies need fully/ bitterly/ highly-motivated staff members.
3. The fatally/ eagerly/ perfectly awaited sequel is now available on DVD.
4. Parts of Africa are severely/ bitterly/ fully affected by food shortages.
5. I deeply/ sorely/ distinctly remember telling you to come.

VII. Complete the sentences with phrases formed from the words in the boxes.
an end in
an object of
indulge
an insatiable
mind
need
itself
boggles
his fascination
admiration

1. The ______________________ to see the amount of money they spend on food.
2. He was so competent and dedicated that he became ______________________ among the other workers.
3. Like so many politicians, he had ______________________ for power.
4. We shouldn’t see technology as ______________________, but rather as a useful tool in education.
5. Paul’s trip to Japan was a fine chance to ______________________ for technology and varieties of architectural styles.



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Stop & Check 2 (Units 4-6)

I. Read the text and circle the letter of the word(s) which best fit(s) each space.
It's no big secret that America is obsessed (1) ___________ fame, and you don't need to read the (2)___________ habitually to know that celebrities are part of our cultural landscape. For the most part, fandom appears (3)__________ a positive influence, a diversionary hobby if not taken too seriously. But for some people, healthy fascination (4) ___________ a favorite star can turn into a sick obsession. And in extreme cases, fans can cross the line and become (5) ___________ .
1. A of
B in
C with
D at
2. A media
B tabloids
C sources
D funnies
3. A as
B being
C be
D to be
4. A for
B in
C about
D to
5. A soul mates
B junkies
C stalkers
D idols
(Adapted from: channels.netscape.com/celebrity/becksmith)

II. Rewrite the sentences. Start with the words given:

1. It’s the way you stay calm that I admire.
What ______________________________________________________________.
2. According to reports, the criminals have escaped with $2,000.
The criminals are _____________________________________________________.
3. You rarely find an honest politician.
Rarely ________________________________________________________________.
4. The week of riots in Paris was well covered by the international media.
The week of riots in Paris got _____________________________________________.
5. Apparently, prices will rise sharply.
It ____________________________________________________________________.


III. Read part of an e-mail from a teenager to a friend. Circle the correct discourse marker:

(1) Basically/ By the way, what I love about my new boyfriend, Sam, is his openness. (2) Surely/ Of course, Sam has his faults. (3) I mean/ Apparently, you’d get annoyed with someone who never sits still for a minute. (4) Guess what?/ Mind you, I’m not exactly the most relaxed person myself, and, (5) no doubt/ as I was saying, I’d get bored with someone who sat around all day.
(6) Anyway/ Quite honestly, enough about Sam. (7) Apparently/ Of course, Paul Geller is giving a concert at The Zodiac next month, and, (8) actually/ guess what? a friend of mine says she can get tickets. I’ll get you one if I can. (9) Surely/ At least you don’t want to miss it!
(Adapted from: Soars, J. et al, New Headway Advanced Teacher’s Book, OUP, 2003)


IV. Match the verbs in box A to the particles in box B. Then, choose an appropriate phrasal verb to complete the article. Make any necessary changes in tense and form:

A
walk
get
fall
break
split


B
out on
off
up
for
over



Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has revealed that Brad Pitt broke her heart when he (1)_____________________ her. Pitt, 36, reportedly got cold feet and (2)_____________________ their relationship when she started talking about marriage. Paltrow, 27, spoke about her break-up with Pitt in the latest edition of Vanity Fair magazine. "When we (3)_____________________ , something changed permanently in me," she said. But the Hollywood heart-throb seems to have (4)_____________________ the separation quickly. He is known to have (5)_____________________ Friends star Jennifer Aniston after meeting her at a party last week.
(Adapted from: http://news.bbc.co.uk)